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A6 VMY

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,462 mi
Last recorded36,462 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,462 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2026 36,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2025 30,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2024 24,106 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 20,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 14,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight condensation

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A6 VMY is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 40,165 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 VMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 8 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A6 VMY registered?

A6 VMY is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is A6 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 VMY have outstanding finance?

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